Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) | |
CPU comparisonIn this CPU comparison, we compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G and the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) and use benchmarks to check which processor is faster.
We compare the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G 8 core processor released in Q1/2023 with the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) which has 6 CPU cores and was introduced in Q3/2021. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon (102) | Family | Apple A series (22) |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (2) | CPU group | Apple A15 (2) |
6 | Generation | 15 |
Kryo 265 | Architecture | A15 |
Mobile | Segment | Mobile |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Predecessor | Apple A14 Bionic |
-- | Successor | Apple A16 Bionic |
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CPU Cores and Base FrequencyThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G is a 8 core processor with a clock frequency of 2.80 GHz. The processor can compute 8 threads at the same time. The Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) clocks with 3.23 GHz, has 6 CPU cores and can calculate 6 threads in parallel. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
8 | Cores | 6 |
8 | Threads | 6 |
hybrid (big.LITTLE) | Core architecture | hybrid (big.LITTLE) |
No | Hyperthreading | No |
No | Overclocking ? | No |
2.80 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Gold |
A-Core | 3.23 GHz 2x Avalanche |
1.90 GHz 4x Kryo 265 Silver |
B-Core | 2.02 GHz 4x Blizzard |
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningProcessors with the support of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) can process many calculations, especially audio, image and video processing, much faster than classic processors. Algorithms for ML improve their performance the more data they have collected via software. ML tasks can be processed up to 10,000 times faster than with a classic processor. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
-- | AI hardware | Apple Neural Engine |
-- | AI specifications | 16 Neural cores @ 15.8 TOPS |
Internal GraphicsGraphics (iGPU) integrated into the processor not only enable image output without having to rely on a dedicated graphics solution, but can also efficiently accelerate video playback. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 610 | GPU | Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores) |
GPU frequency | 1.34 GHz | |
-- | GPU (Turbo) | -- |
6 | GPU Generation | 12 |
11 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
0 | Max. displays | 3 |
-- | Compute units | 20 |
128 | Shader | 640 |
No | Hardware Raytracing | No |
No | Frame Generation | No |
4 GB | Max. GPU Memory | 6 GB |
12.1 | DirectX Version | -- |
Hardware codec supportA photo or video codec that is accelerated in hardware can greatly accelerate the working speed of a processor and extend the battery life of notebooks or smartphones when playing videos. |
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Qualcomm Adreno 610 | GPU | Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores) |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (8 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec h265 / HEVC (10 bit) | Decode / Encode |
Decode / Encode | Codec h264 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP9 | Decode / Encode |
Decode | Codec VP8 | Decode / Encode |
No | Codec AV1 | No |
Decode | Codec AVC | Decode |
Decode | Codec VC-1 | Decode |
Decode / Encode | Codec JPEG | Decode / Encode |
Memory & PCIeUp to GB of memory in a maximum of 2 memory channels is supported by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G, while the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) supports a maximum of 6 GB of memory with a maximum memory bandwidth of 34.1 GB/s enabled. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
LPDDR4X-2133 | Memory | LPDDR4X-4266 |
Max. Memory | 6 GB | |
2 (Dual Channel) | Memory channels | 1 (Single Channel) |
17.0 GB/s | Max. Bandwidth | 34.1 GB/s |
No | ECC | No |
-- | L2 Cache | 16.00 MB |
-- | L3 Cache | 32.00 MB |
-- | PCIe version | -- |
-- | PCIe lanes | -- |
-- | PCIe Bandwidth | -- |
Thermal ManagementThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has a TDP of --. The TDP of the Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) is 7.25 W. System integrators use the TDP of the processor as a guide when dimensioning the cooling solution. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
-- | TDP (PL1 / PBP) | 7.25 W |
-- | TDP (PL2) | -- |
-- | TDP up | -- |
-- | TDP down | -- |
-- | Tjunction max. | -- |
Technical detailsThe Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G has 0.00 MB cache and is manufactured in 6 nm. The cache of Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) is at 48.00 MB. The processor is manufactured in 5 nm. |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Characteristic | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
6 nm | Technology | 5 nm |
Chiplet | Chip design | Chiplet |
Armv8-A (64 bit) | Instruction set (ISA) | Armv8-A (64 bit) |
-- | ISA extensions | -- |
-- | Socket | -- |
None | Virtualization | None |
No | AES-NI | No |
Android | Operating systems | iOS |
Q1/2023 | Release date | Q3/2021 |
-- | Release price | -- |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
Qualcomm Adreno 610 @ 0.00 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
Apple A15 (5 GPU Cores) @ 1.34 GHz |
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G
8C 8T @ 2.80 GHz |
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Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU)
6C 6T @ 3.23 GHz |
Devices using this processor |
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Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 4G | Apple A15 Bionic (5-GPU) |
Unknown | Apple iPad mini (6. Gen) Apple iPhone 13 Pro Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max Apple iPhone 14 Apple iPhone 14 Plus |